Our two master's level programs combine coursework, practicum and a practice-based research paper. You will graduate from one of our programs with the thorough foundation needed to work successfully with diverse populations in a wide variety of social service settings.
Advanced Standing MSW in Social Work
The MSW program focuses on consideration of complexity in practice in order to enable students to engage in practice from a critical perspective.
The full-time or part-time MSW program is open to graduates of recognized universities, with a BSW or an equivalent honours undergraduate social work degree accredited by a recognized social work education body equivalent to the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, with at least a B+ average in the last two years of study, and related social work experience.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2025
Faculty of Graduate Studies
230 York Lanes, 80 York Boulevard,
York University, 4700 Keele Street,
TORONTO,
Ontario (ON),
M3J 1P3, Canada
The Advanced Standing (Full– or Part–time) Master of Social Work program is open to graduates of recognized universities with:
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) - 600
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) - 100
IELTS (Academic Module) - 7.5
YUELI - Academic Program Level 9 with Distinction
YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) - Graduate with distinction
CAEL - Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
Minimum CPE Score - C
Minimum CAE Score - B
Duolingo -140
PTE Academic -76
The application deadline is Dec 15
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